- Chemical reactions of cargoes.
The cargo itself may be corrosive or the liquid draining out of the cargo into the bilge’s may be corrosive. In some ships severe damage has occurred. For example coal and sulphur.
Dust Very dusty cargoes may be hazardous to humans and the environment and so measures may have to be taken to control the level of dust created.
Example : stop load/discharge in high winds
Associated hazards are as follow:
Dust from cargo working:
Many bulk cargoes are dusty and some extremely so. The effects of breathing dust can never be beneficial and are probably harmful in some cases at least. Where possible it is always best to avoid exposure to cargo dust and employers and their representatives have a duty to minimise dust.
Anyone required to be on deck when a dusty cargo is being worked and anyone sweeping cargo with a brush or with air should wear a suitable respirator.
